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Bhisho
City in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Overview
Bhisho, the capital of the Eastern Cape province, merges administrative significance with local charm. Although primarily known for its government institutions, the city features green landscapes and a friendly community feel, making it an accessible destination for regional travel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Province
Eastern Cape
Population
137,287
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Coordinates
-32.85°, 27.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$900
Local Cost
$467
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
65
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
3.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1002 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BIY
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 58/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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